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title: "Tired of your Instagram feed? here’s how to refresh and reset it"
description: "Instagram is testing a new \"reset\" button feature that allows users to refresh their personalized feeds in the Explore, Reels, and Feed sections. This update aims to improve user experience by recalib"
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# Tired of your Instagram feed? here’s how to refresh and reset it

> Instagram is testing a new "reset" button feature that allows users to refresh their personalized feeds in the Explore, Reels, and Feed sections. This update aims to improve user experience by recalibrating content recommendations and enabling users to manage their followers. While the feature is designed to enhance safety for teen users, it does not change Instagram's data retention policies. The global rollout of this feature could influence content algorithms and may set a precedent for social media regulation, as Meta seeks to regain user trust amid ongoing scrutiny.

Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, is testing a new feature aimed at giving users more control over their personalized feeds.

This update, referred to as a “reset” button, allows users to refresh recommendations in the Explore, Reels, and Feed sections.

The feature, designed to improve user experience, will also offer tools to manage followers and refine the content displayed.

While still in the testing phase, Meta has announced plans to roll it out globally soon, citing its commitment to enhancing user safety and satisfaction, especially among teens.

## Global rollout of reset feature will impact content algorithms

Meta’s reset feature represents a shift in how Instagram handles content curation.

Currently, Instagram relies on algorithms that track user activity, such as likes, follows, and time spent on posts, to recommend new content.

These recommendations often miss the mark, pushing outdated or irrelevant content to users.

The new tool offers a solution by providing a clean slate for Instagram’s algorithms to recalibrate.

This reset function will allow users to review the accounts they follow and unfollow any that no longer align with their interests.

Importantly, while the feature resets content suggestions, it does not alter Instagram’s data retention policies or advertising strategies, which remain key revenue drivers for Meta.

## Designed to protect teens

Meta has positioned the reset tool as part of its broader initiative to protect teen users, who represent a significant segment of Instagram’s audience.

In October 2023, over 30 US states sued Meta, alleging that its platforms, including Instagram, negatively impact youth mental health and prioritize profits over safety.

The lawsuit followed years of criticism, amplified by whistleblower Frances Haugen’s leaked documents suggesting that Facebook (now Meta) knowingly ignored potential harm to young users.

In response, Meta introduced a suite of features, including a dedicated teen account type with enhanced parental controls, automatically applied to users under 16.

The reset button complements these measures by offering teenagers greater autonomy to tailor their feeds to reflect their evolving interests while promoting safer online experiences.

## Can the reset button rebuild user trust in Instagram?

Meta’s reputation has faced repeated challenges, from data privacy scandals to accusations of promoting harmful content.

The reset tool is not only a step towards addressing these concerns but also an attempt to regain trust among Instagram’s diverse user base.

Skeptics argue that while the feature empowers users to refine their content, it does little to address the underlying issues of how Instagram collects and utilizes user data.

Advertising remains a cornerstone of Meta’s business model, raising questions about whether such features genuinely prioritize user welfare or merely act as a public relations effort.

For Instagram, rolling out the reset button globally presents a balancing act.

On one hand, it demonstrates a commitment to improving user experience by addressing frustrations with irrelevant recommendations.

On the other hand, Instagram must ensure that this feature does not disrupt its content algorithms, which drive engagement and ad revenue.

Analysts believe that the success of this feature could pave the way for similar innovations across other Meta-owned platforms, such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

How effectively Instagram integrates user feedback from the testing phase will determine its long-term viability.

## What are the broader implications for social media regulation?

Instagram’s move comes at a time when regulatory scrutiny of social media platforms is intensifying globally.

Governments are increasingly demanding transparency in how platforms like Instagram manage content and protect vulnerable users.

The reset feature could serve as a benchmark for proactive measures that social media companies might adopt to mitigate regulatory risks and address user concerns.

By providing tools for personalization and safety, Meta could position itself as a leader in responsible social media innovation.

The effectiveness of these tools in achieving their stated goals will be closely monitored by regulators, advocacy groups, and users alike.

The introduction of Instagram’s reset button marks a significant development in personalizing the user experience and enhancing safety.

While its global rollout is expected to benefit millions of users, its impact on Instagram’s broader content and advertising strategies will be closely watched.

If successful, this feature could set a precedent for how social media platforms address algorithmic biases and prioritize user-centric innovations.

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